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Never fear, if you have an interest in becoming a professional wedding planner, there is no shortage of information on a career in wedding planning. In fact, to say that this is a growing field is an understatement. Over the past twenty years, this career path has captured the imagination and interest of hundreds of hard-working people who offer their services at one of life's biggest moments.

Probably the best piece of information on your calling as a wedding planning is this (at least according to many experts in the field): If you have the enthusiasm and the people skills, you can succeed as a wedding planner. But the first thing to do is understand just what is required of the professional planner.

A list of some key personal requirements to be successful in this career would include: you enjoy working with people, overall enthusiasm for the job, a skilled negotiator, detailed planner and the ability to work through the smallest details and activities. Staying calm in the face of changing circumstances would also be important.

The wedding planner will need some solid knowledge of the traditions and requirements of various religions, since the wedding is most certainly a faith-based event. The task of gathering information on a career in wedding planning has to involve keeping up with the industry through the many bridal and party-planning magazines, as well as through continuous networking among the residents of the community.

Understanding the traditions and customs on which the society is built is very important. But so is knowing what is new, and what the bride and family will expect to make the wedding better than any other.

Another very important piece of information on this career is you should not expect to work regular hours. Most wedding planners and bridal consultants work long days, sometimes 12-14 hours when necessary. Weekends and evenings are common work times, although the downtime during the week may compensate for this some. Depending upon the complexity of the wedding your income is generally 10 percent of the cost of the wedding.

While there is some opportunity to study in this field, many wedding planners and consultants have gotten into the industry through something related to weddings, such as clothing or floral design, interior decorating, catering, wedding photography and video production.

Most experts strongly urge market research to find out if someone else is offering the service in the area and to determine if you can build a business over time. There is a nationwide Association of Bridal Consultants that is considered the official organization of the wedding industry. This and similar organizations can help with additional information on a career in wedding planning.

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Source by John Groth